GPRTU to maintain 30% proposed fare hike despite latest fuel increase – Deputy PRO
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it will maintain its proposed 30% increase in transport fares despite the latest rise in fuel prices. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, said the union’s proposed adjustment was based on fuel prices at the time discussions with the government’s committee began. Speaking on […]
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced it will uphold its proposed 30% hike in transport fares, despite a recent surge in fuel prices. The Deputy Public Relations Officer, Samuel Amoah, explained that the union's calculation for the fare adjustment was based on fuel costs when discussions with the government began.
Amoah informed JoyNews that the latest fuel price hike will be taken into account when the committee submits its report. He stated that the GPRTU is anticipating the committee's report by Friday, which will inform a meeting with the Ministry to decide whether to maintain, reduce, or modify the proposed fare adjustment. The Deputy PR Officer acknowledged that the recent fuel price increases have added complexity to the discussions, as the union had not anticipated another fuel price adjustment.
He emphasized that the final decision on the transport fares will be contingent on the committee's report and further deliberations between transport operators and the government.
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